A forklift raises a crate in 5.0 seconds, giving the crate 5000 joules of potential energy. What is the power of the forklift?
To determine the power of the forklift, we can use the formula:
Power (P) = Energy (E) / Time (t)
Given:
Energy (E) = 5000 joules
Time (t) = 5.0 seconds
Plugging in the values into the formula, we have:
Power (P) = 5000 joules / 5.0 seconds ≈ 1000 watts
Therefore, the power of the forklift is approximately 1000 watts.